Why Do You Create? Exhibition – Visual Arts Mississauga
Visual Arts Mississauga 4170 Riverwood Park Ln, Mississauga
Free
Why Do You Create? 2026 Juried Exhibition provides artists with an opportunity to reflect on the motivations and significance behind their creative practices. This exhibition also served as a platform for Ontario artists to present their work alongside their peers, while offering art enthusiasts the chance to discover the exceptional talent within the visual arts community. This […]
Shaheer Zazai and Whyishnave Suthagar Art Gallery of Mississauga January 24 – April 12, 2026 Curated by Shannon Anderson, AGM Senior Curator This exhibition brings together Toronto-based Afghan Canadian artist Shaheer Zazai and Mississauga-based Tamil-Canadian artist Whyishnave Suthagar. Both artists have created new bodies of work that engage with elements from their respective cultural heritage […]
Sauga Plein Air Group, Visual Arts Mississauga and Cantoo City announce the first installment of the 2026 Emerging Artists Speaker Series. Each session will feature a panel discussion with established professionals from the creative and visual arts sector. Panellists will share strategies for building a personal brand and identifying hidden opportunities in today’s landscape. There […]
One of our favourite vocalists, Dionne (www.dionnergrant.com) is joining us at the Port Credit Legion for a fun afternoon of music.
From its origins in the courts and churches of Europe to the powerful modern ensemble we know today, explore the evolution of the symphony orchestra across 400 years with Maestro Denis Mastromonaco. Set in the intimate glow of a candlelit theatre, this fireside chat traces how instruments, composers, and musical traditions have shaped the orchestra, […]
Join Studio.89 for an 8-week journey of fun, creativity, and intergenerational connections with their Seniors & Youth Connect program! They are now accepting applicants for Cohort 2 of their Empowering Generations Through Movement series. Happening every Tuesday from Jan 13th – Feb 17, 4:30-6:00pm. Located at 1535-1555 South Parade Court Weekly activities + an exciting […]
Join us for ROM at the Library, a series where museum exhibits and objects spark meaningful dialogue. Explore a theme, hear from others, and add your voice to the conversation. Come curious, leave connected! Optional: bring an item that ties in with the topic to share your story with others (e.g., a memory, a photograph, […]
Recharge your mind and soul with a cozy midday concert series - your perfect lunch hour escape! Come join us for the Midday Melodies Series! Get ready to enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with beautiful music. Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and appreciate some wonderful tunes. Presented in partnership with The Chamber Music Society […]
Join the Mississauga Arts Council for their 2026 Mississauga Arts Awards (MARTYS) Information Session taking place on January 22nd, 2026, 1 PM EST over Zoom! The MARTYS are the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC)'s annual awards celebration, recognizing the outstanding contributions of both individual artists and arts organizations whose vital work transforms and advances the arts […]
Join Studio.89 for an 8-week journey of fun, creativity, and intergenerational connections with their Seniors & Youth Connect program! They are now accepting applicants for their Impact Arts Program. Happening every Thursday from Jan 15th – Mar 5, 4:30-6:00pm. Located at 1535-1555 South Parade Court Weekly activities + an exciting field trip! First come, first […]
For the first time in the New Year at Hyatt Place Toronto/Mississauga, Dionne Grant (www.dionnergrant.com) is joining us on the keyboard and vocals.
Join PAMA and Brampton-based youth-led organization Speak Your Truth for an inspiring evening of performance, art and advocacy. Explore the exhibition Remember | Resist | Redraw: A Radical History Poster Project, which highlights histories that are often overlooked or marginalized in mainstream narratives. Enjoy spoken word and musical performances, meet new people and reflect on […]
Escape the winter hill—paint, sip & create art!. Okay so I know it's freezing outside and your couch is calling your name, but hear me out: what if I told you that January is THE perfect time to get cozy with us and paint something absolutely magical while drinking some wine, listening to music and […]
We’re a group of artists who meet Friday mornings at Visual Arts Mississauga Riverwood (VAM) and draw the figure. There is no instruction. The drop-in cost is $25 per session which runs from 9:30 to 12:30. You can also pe-pay for 9 sessions at a cost of $200 and get one session free. We run […]
Explore exhibitions and connect over self-guided art projects that inspire creativity. Do-it-yourself studio time activities change every month. Create your own museum in a box inspired by the objects found in PAMA’s exhibition PAMA Collects: Connections between us. Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4:30 p.m. Included with PAMA admission. Click here to learn more.